Lana
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
56,681 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1948 Peak Popularity Year
1,470 Peak Births

Lana Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Lana is a name of Latin origin meaning 'wool'. It evolved from the name Alana and gained popularity in the 20th century. The name is associated with elegance and has no biblical relevance.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lana"

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Pronunciation

/ˈlænə/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

The name Lana is derived from the Latin word 'lana', which means 'wool'. It is also thought to be a diminutive of names such as Alana.

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Meaning

wool

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Language Evolution

Alana, Lana

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Historical Usage

Lana gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It has been used as a given name since the 1940s.

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Variants & Derivatives

Alana, Lanae, Lani

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Modern Popularity & Image

Lana is perceived as a modern and elegant name, often associated with beauty and grace. It has gained a trendy status in recent years.

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Famous People

Lana Del Rey, an American singer-songwriter, Lana Parrilla, an American actress, Lana Lang, a character from DC Comics

📊 Lana Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Lana Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 1,470 peak births in 1948

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 50 US states, with strongest presence in South Dakota

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 10 different American generations with varying popularity

🔊 Same Pronunciation Names for "Lana" - Complete Guide (8 Names)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lana"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Lana"

"Lana" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 6773rd of 6773 5
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 7552nd of 7552 5
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 10718th of 10718 5
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 1711th of 9107 407
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 408th of 9204 5,039
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 275th of 12526 18,461
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 374th of 19264 9,930
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 697th of 27321 4,541
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 561st of 35406 8,281
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 382nd of 30306 9,913

Regional Popularity of "Lana" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Lana" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
20.50%
317th/1546
26.80%
417th/1556
18.66%
439th/2353
18.49%
286th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
9.56%
213th/2227
17.08%
415th/2430
9.29%
265th/2853
10.38%
288th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
10.32%
303rd/2937
16.68%
581st/3483
9.72%
342nd/3518
9.84%
398th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
17.01%
627th/3685
18.46%
826th/4475
13.02%
676th/5194
12.43%
785th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
11.70%
536th/4582
10.05%
519th/5164
8.03%
587th/7313
8.01%
598th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
9.89%
394th/3984
7.62%
342nd/4487
6.87%
469th/6822
5.31%
333rd/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Lana"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Lana" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Lana" in the United States

The name Lana is most popular in South Dakota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Lana has been stalled for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Lana' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6773rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7552nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10718th out of 10718 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1711th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 408th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 275th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 374th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 697th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 561st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 382nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Lana' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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